Someone I Love Died Social Story Kit

Helping a child understand and cope with the death of someone they love can be difficult, especially for children with autism, developmental delays, anxiety, or other special needs. Somebody I Love Died Social Story Kit provides simple, visual, and supportive resources to help children understand what happens when someone dies, recognize their feelings, and begin to process grief in a way that is appropriate for them.

The kit includes two social stories designed to support children before and after a loss:

Somebody I Love Died – A gentle social story that explains what it means when someone dies and helps children understand that it is okay to experience different emotions after a death.

Remembering the Person I Loved – A follow-up story with activities that encourage children to remember and talk about the person who died while giving them opportunities to express their thoughts and feelings.

Your Purchase Includes:

• Somebody I Love Died Social Story A simple, child-friendly story explaining death and some of the changes a child may experience after someone dies.
• Remembering the Person I Loved Social Story & Activities A supportive story with activities designed to help children remember the person they loved and process their feelings about the loss.
• Feelings Visuals Visuals to help children identify and communicate different emotions they may experience while grieving.
• First/Then Board A visual support to help children understand what is happening now and what will happen next during activities or difficult moments.
• Stickers Stickers that can be used to encourage participation and recognize the child’s efforts to process grief
• Sticker Chart A simple visual reward system to encourage children as they work through the coping activities.
• Parent Tips & Strategies – Practical ideas to assist in explaining death.
• Implementation Guide – Step-by-step directions for using the social stories, visuals, and coping tools effectively.

Great For:

✔ Children with autism and other special needs

✔ Children who have experienced the death of a loved one

✔ Children who have difficulty understanding death or expressing emotions

✔ Children experiencing anxiety or changes in routine following a loss

✔ Parents and caregivers

✔ Home, school, counseling, or therapeutic settings

This kit provides visual supports, simple explanations, and meaningful activities to help children understand grief and remember someone they loved. It can be used at the child’s own pace and revisited as needed as they adjust to their loss.

Please note: This resource is an educational support and is not intended to replace professional grief counseling or mental health services.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.